Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)

Updated on August 5th, 2022

Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...

Published on July 29th, 2022

There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the best I know of...Continue Reading

Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish

Updated on July 21st, 2022

If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading

MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Bo...

Published on July 16th, 2022

It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...Continue Reading

WAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense ...

Published on July 8th, 2022

Wainscoting is a premium home feature because it makes spaces feel more refined and beautiful This article will help...Continue Reading

Revive Vintage Chisels (and other dull woodworking tools...

Published on July 1st, 2022

Good chisels never die, they just turn into paint can openers and screwdrivers But concealed under that dull and dirty...Continue Reading

SPADE BITS: A Simple & Undervalued Woodworking Tool

Published on June 17th, 2022

Article read time: 4 minutes Video watch time: 4:20 Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large...Continue Reading

Garden Gateway: Plans for Building a Great Pergola

Updated on June 10th, 2022

I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 25+ years, not the least of which is how fast 25 years goes by When I...Continue Reading

How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets

Published on June 3rd, 2022

I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 35+ years, and I can tell you all kinds of ways to waste...Continue Reading

THE ANTIQUE PAINT LOOK: Watch and Learn About This Great...

Published on June 3rd, 2022

Milk paint and it's close cousin chalked paint are easy to like They're both safe, fast drying and when used in...Continue Reading

REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results

Published on May 7th, 2022

There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading

GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy

Updated on May 6th, 2022

Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading

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Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)